Women’s basketball senior guard, Portia Washington, leads the Colonels this season in 3-point field goal percentage, as she has shot 44 percent from behind the arc. When asked what her biggest strength as a basketball player is, Washington was quick to say, “shooting.” In her final season as a Colonel, Washington gives insight into her future plans, fondest memories and favorite things.

Q: What is your favorite sport other than basketball?

A: Track and field. I played very competitively in high school.

Q: What track and field events did you compete in?

A: I did long jump, triple jump, 4 x 400 meter relay and the 4 x 200 meter relay. My sophomore year of high school, our 4 x 400 meter relay team won state.

Q: What is your dream job?

A: My dream job is to be the CEO of a computer company.

Q: What is your favorite quote of all time and why?

A: “Impossible is nothing,” by Nike.

Q: What is the most played song on your iPod?

A: “Shot for Me,” by Drake.

Q: Do you have any pre-game rituals?

A: Not really, I just get dressed and then go out and shoot; nothing special.

Q: What is your favorite thing about being a Colonel?

A: My favorite thing about being a Colonel is that I get to compete every game; I enjoy that.

Q: If you could eat dinner with any two people, dead or alive, who would they be?

A: I would have dinner with Michael Jordan and Martin Lawrence because he is funny.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?

A: I see myself having a family with a nice successful job and a big house.

Q: What is one thing you could not live without?

A: I couldn’t live without my family.

Q: Do you want to play basketball after your finish college?

A: If I get the opportunity I will, but nothing’s set in stone yet.

Q: If you had the chance to go back in time for 24 hours, where and when would you go?

A: I would go back to my senior year of high school when I made the game-winning shot.